GRE Word List

ELLIPTICAL

of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse

The meaning of the word elliptical is of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse.

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WordMeaning
abnegationdenial
rotundaa round building
inveterateconfirmed in a habit : habitual
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
metamorphosischange of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means
universalincluding or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
jocundmarked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh